James Allen is a 2008 SS/P/2B from Francis Howell HS in St Charles, Missouri, with a lean 5'11"/140 pound frame. James is a right handed pitcher that throws four pitches. He has a solid fastball at 79 mph and a straight changeup at 72 mph. Allen mixes two breaking pitches, a slider at 74 mph and a curveball at 72 mph. He is a right handed hitter with quick hands and a solid approach at the plate. James is a very good student as well.